A Hundred Draws Strategy
All right!
Lucian was not a stubborn person.
Knowing that changes could make him better, he didn't mind adapting himself.
In his life, hr originally wanted to be a simple and innocent man.
But the reality was cruel, forcing him to continue as a toothless underdog.
Damn it!
This damned world!
On the way, Lucian felt a tinge of sorrow.
He ordered the floating female ghosts to return to the mountain.
Then, he opened the [Territory] interface and moved [Black Locust Hill] beside Qin Elite Camp.
Even though the residents of [Black Locust Hill] were demons, they weren't chaotic or malevolent.
On the contrary, they exuded an ethereal aura, not instilling fear in others.
Thus, it worked perfectly.
Moreover, Qin Elite Camp wasn't an ordinary place.
The concentrated killing intent there soared into the sky, intimidating anyone who passed by.
Even if a Ghost King appeared, they wouldn't dare act recklessly,
Let alone a group of level 1 demons.
Interestingly, there was an unexpected benefit. The beauties of Black Locust Hill, as demonic spirits, could root themselves in the hill, saving the need for housing arrangements!
However, even demons required sustenance!
Lucian entrusted this task to the [Cloud Tea Estate] for proper management.
"The population is growing. When I return, I should consider purchasing a restaurant! It doesn't need to be rare—just something that provides food will suffice."
With this in mind, Lucian headed to the [Red Pavilion].
His purpose here?
Naturally, to "conduct routine affairs."
He had decided to try his luck again today!
With newfound wealth—tens of thousands in hand— this time, he planned a massive round of summoning!
"And I'll use the [Lucky Charm]!"
Lucian grinned as he strode into the building.
[Red Pavilion],
Now upgraded to level 11.
Without the upgrade, heroes wouldn't have been able to ascend.
As for the available hero slots—there were still eleven open. Yet, only three heroes had been summoned so far, leaving Lucian somewhat frustrated.
Inside the Red Pavilion,
The atmosphere remained lively.
The antique furnishings brought a sense of tranquility.
Making it a comfortable place to be.
Sitting down, Lucian took out the [Lucky Charm] and crushed it in his hand.
[Lucky Charm]
Type: Item
Quality: Purple
Level: 20
Attributes: Grants 1~5 Luck Points.
Duration: 100 seconds.
Description: May Lady Luck tread lightly upon your face!
Items like [Lucky Charm] were not uncommon.
However, as they were usable by anyone, their market value was relatively high.
For most lords, purchasing a Lucky Charm often resulted in frustration and wasted resources.
But in rare moments, the gamble paid off.
"Luck roll: +4 Luck Points!"
"Nice!"
Lucian let out a sigh of relief.
Although it wasn't the perfect 5, 4 points were still an excellent boost!
He rubbed his hands together and opened the [Red Pavilion] interface to initiate a spree of advanced summons.
The Lucky Charm had a time limit.
Lucian wasn't going to waste it on ordinary summons—he went straight to advanced ones!
Void Crystals -100!
Void Crystals -100!
Void Crystals -100!
Void Crystals -100!
"Obtained: [Book of Poetry]!"
"Obtained: Female Garment [Scarlet Orchid Robe]!"
"Obtained: A Box of Rouge!"
"Obtained: Female Garment [—]!"
Advanced summons often yielded many peculiar items, most of them being female attire.
Even when these garments carried attributes. The best was a purple-level [11th Grade Female Garment],
Gorgeous and highly attributed.
There were also skill books, mostly tied to [Dream of the Red Chamber],
Such as "Cooking," "Weaving," "Embroidery," and so on.
It was all rather random!
As Void Crystals were continuously consumed,
No heroes appeared, leaving Lucian anxious!
10 seconds!
34 advanced summons!
20 seconds!
51 advanced summons!
30 seconds!
98 advanced summons!
By the 80th second,
Lucian was frantically summoning.
His Void Crystals were rapidly depleting!
Suddenly, ascroll of ink painting appeared, bursting with golden light!
Lucian's eyes lit up, but he didn't stop.
He wasn't about to waste the remaining 20 seconds of boosted luck!
"The world is unforgiving!"
"A temperament like orchids, with innate elegance!"
"Golden jade on the outside, mere dross within!"
A mysterious and ethereal voice echoed.
Clouds of mist gathered, swirling among the chairs and tables.
In the next moment, the scroll of ink painting dissipated into clouds, and a graceful, orchid-like figure of extraordinary purity appeared in the Red Pavilion.
She wore her hair in a Bodhisattva bun, adorned with a white jade hairpin.
Her flowing, silky black hair was a layer of light gauze, billowing gently like a dream.
Before her cascading hair,
A single lock fell gracefully over her shoulder, enhancing her beauty and elegance.
She possessed a pure and sacred face, different from the innocence of the Deer Spirit Maidens or Pan Jinlian's soft allure.
Her purity was untainted, like a Bodhisattva descending to the mortal realm,
Her very essence akin to a "white lotus" blooming untainted in the mud.
The woman blinked, seemingly surprised by her sudden arrival.
Then, as information flooded her mind, she closed her eyes in understanding.
Meanwhile, Lucian had finished summoning.
Over 100 seconds, countless items, and one new hero!
After 474 advanced summons, costing nearly 50,000 Void Crystals,
Lucian felt quite satisfied!
Looking up, Lucian was stunned by the new hero standing before him.
At first glance, he felt as if he were gazing upon a goddess!
This wasn't flattery—her aura was genuinely divine.
She exuded the presence of a holy Bodhisattva, gazing down upon the mortal realm.
Yet simultaneously, she carried a human warmth, like a goddess choosing to walk among the people.
Her beauty was unparalleled, different from anyone else, with a unique charm all her own.
She stood slightly to the side, leaning against a table.
Her figure was tall and slender, with a petite frame.
Her fair and frail complexion hinted at weakness, unlike Lin Daiyu's radiant health when she first arrived.
"You are..."
Lucian recalled [Dream of the Red Chamber],
Cross-referencing the profiles of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling.
Among them, only one matched this woman before him.
"Miao Yu?"
Lucian was startled.
The saintly woman regained her composure and looked at Lucian.
With a faint sigh, she said,
"Miao Yu greets the lord! Thank you for saving my life!"
"Saving you?"
Lucian raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"When did I save you?"
"When I fell into the well,"
Miao Yu replied, her tone cold and distant.
She spoke of suicide, yet it seemed entirely unrelated to her.
"When the Jia family fell into ruin, chaos engulfed the household. Bandits broke down the gates, intending to take me away."
Miao Yu's voice was calm and unwavering.
"I knew there was no escape, so I jumped into the well at the temple."
"Somehow, that leap brought me here."
Her face softened as she smiled like a blooming orchid.
"At first, I thought I had arrived in a mystical grotto, finding myself in a celestial realm."
"Only after receiving the information did I understand—this wasn't a divine paradise, but a summoning by the holy son of this world."
Miao Yu sighed gently. Her serene expression radiated ease, as though she had found solace in her new reality.
Lucian silently observed her, complex emotions swirling in his heart.